JP5574865B2 - Toy set, game control program - Google Patents

Description

The present invention includes a game control program is supplied to the game device, and toys actuated in conjunction with the game game control program is executed device relates to a toy set or a game control program itself a combination of.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there are many known character toys that are pseudo-pets that express a feeling of emotions by detecting a user's contact movement. There are also known devices for translating calls made from character toys that operate in response to signals from game devices and figure toys that have the appearance of characters. For example, in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2008-228746 (Patent Document 1), a plurality of audio information is received by receiving a control signal from a game device configured to send a preset control signal as the game progresses. A voice output toy that selects and outputs one piece of voice information is proposed.

  In Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2002-311984 (Patent Document 2), a voice (scream) output from a character toy such as a pet robot is recognized, and information such as a character string corresponding to the recognized voice is displayed on a liquid crystal display device. Proposals have been made for conversational devices that display or translate.

JP 2008-228746 A JP 2002-311984 A

  According to the invention described in the above patent document, if the game device and the character toy are preliminarily equipped with dedicated electrical and optical interfaces, the communication between the game device and the character toy can be easily executed. it can. However, in an environment where there is a restriction on interface equipment and no additional hardware changes are allowed, such as a portable game device that executes a game control program by attaching a storage medium, it cooperates wirelessly with the game device. Development of application software (game software) using character toys has been difficult.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems of the prior art. A game machine, particularly a portable game machine, can be used without any hardware change to the game machine or a new hardware interface. It is an object to provide a toy set that enables wireless communication between a game apparatus and a toy without adding a game, a game control program that enables the communication, and a communication system between the game apparatus and the toy. .

Toy set of the present invention has a toy operating in conjunction with the game apparatus, a first program configured to be executed by the control unit of the game device is read in (a) in the game device Te, wherein the first program includes a data for generating images and sounds including character corresponding to the outer shape of the plurality of individually programmable toys, when executed by the control unit of the game device, the game device A filter function for detecting each of the single frequency sounds input to the sound input means of the game apparatus , and a combination of the single frequency sounds arranged in time series detected by the filter function A function of reading out an individual program corresponding to the above and outputting at least one of an image and sound, and a function of generating a plurality of sounds having different single frequencies, Serial single by a combination of the frequencies of the sound and generating a control signal, a plurality of sound of a single frequency which constitute the generated control signals chronologically arranged sequentially, the display means of the game device And a function of superimposing on a sound output in cooperation with an image displayed on the display screen of the game device or transmitting the sound from the sound generation means of the game apparatus immediately before the sound is output. a first program, (b) and sound generating means for outputting a sound of the audio band that is input to the sound input means provided in the game device, the voice band output from the sound generating means provided in the game device Sound input means for inputting sound, toy mounting control means, sensing means for sensing a user's contact operation, means for generating sound, and storage means storing a second program including a plurality of individual programs And each other Means for generating a plurality of sounds having a single frequency, and when the second program is executed by the toy-mounted control means, the toy is subjected to a combination of the sounds having the single frequency. A function for generating a control signal and a plurality of single frequency sounds constituting the generated control signal are arranged in time series and sequentially superimposed on the sound output from the sound generation means of the toy or the sound A function of sending out from the sounding means of the toy immediately before the sound is output, a function of outputting a sound in response to a user's operation, and a sound output from the sounding means of the game device is superimposed or output. When a single frequency sound that is sent out immediately before being arranged and is arranged in time series is input to the sound input means of the toy, the individual program corresponding to the combination of the input single frequency sounds is Read from the storage means of the toy Outputting a sound, or the configured so that to realize the function of controlling to perform predetermined operation is constituted by the character shape toys, generates the control signal transmitted from the toy the single Each sound having one frequency is selected from a frequency band of 2000 to 3000 Hz, and each sound having a plurality of single frequencies is 0.05 seconds long and spaced by 0.1 second. Each sound of the single frequency that generates the control signal sent from the sound generation means of the game device is selected from a frequency band of 7000 to 9000 Hz, and a plurality of the single vibrations the number of each sound to be those that are 0.1 seconds in length 0.05 seconds, the game device the sound input means provided in the game apparatus without changing the hardware configuration of the And before Using the sound generating means, characterized in that to enable mutual communication between the toy and the game device.

A toy set according to the present invention includes: (a) a connection unit having a connection specification corresponding to an interface of a game device; a storage unit; and the storage unit that is stored in the storage unit and read into the game device and executed by the control unit of the game device A first program configured to be capable of being included, and the first program includes a plurality of individual programs and data for generating images and sounds including characters represented by the outline of the toy, and from the interface A filter function for detecting each of the single-frequency sounds input to the audio input means of the game device when the game device is read and executed by the control means of the game device, and detected by the filter function Read out the individual program corresponding to the combination of sounds of single frequency arranged in time series And a function for generating at least one of the sound, a function for generating a plurality of sounds having a single frequency different from each other, a function for generating a control signal by a combination of the sounds having a single frequency, and A plurality of single-frequency sounds constituting the control signal are arranged in time series and sequentially superimposed on the sound output in cooperation with the image displayed on the display screen of the display means of the game device, or A storage medium configured to provide a function to be transmitted from the sound generation means of the game device immediately before the sound is output; and (b) a sound band input to the sound input means provided in the game device. Sound generating means for outputting the sound of the sound, sound input means for inputting the sound of the sound band output from the sound generating means provided in the game device, toy mounting control means, and sensing means for detecting the contact operation of the user When, Means for generating a voice; storage means for storing a second program including a plurality of individual programs; and means for generating a plurality of sounds having different single frequencies. When executed by the toy-mounted control means, the toy has a function of generating a control signal by a combination of the single frequency sounds and a plurality of single frequency sounds constituting the generated control signal. Are time-sequentially arranged and sequentially superimposed on the sound output from the toy sounding means, or sent out from the toy sounding means immediately before the sound is output, and the sound according to the operation of the user And a sound having a single frequency superimposed on the sound output from the sound generation means of the game apparatus or transmitted immediately before the sound is output and arranged in time series. Enter the means When force, to realize a function of controlling to perform the output audio individual program corresponding to the combination of the input single frequency sound from the storage means of the toy, or a predetermined operation Each of the single frequency sounds for generating the control signal sent from the toy is selected from a frequency band of 2000 to 3000 Hz. And each sound having a plurality of single frequencies is 0.05 seconds long and spaced by 0.1 second, and generates the control signal transmitted from the sound generation means of the game apparatus. Each sound having a single frequency is selected from a frequency band of 7000 to 9000 Hz, and each sound having a plurality of single frequencies is 0.05 seconds long and spaced by 0.1 second. Something , To allow mutual communication with the game device hardware configuration said toy and the game device by using said voice input means provided in the game apparatus without changing the said sound generator It is characterized by that.

  Moreover, it is preferable that the outer shape of the toy is configured to resemble a dog, and the storage means of the toy stores data for generating a voice that is a dog's cry.

  Further, the individual program executed by the control means such as the game device includes data for controlling the sound including the word corresponding to the dog cry output from the toy to be output from the sound generation means of the game device. It can be.

  The individual program executed by the control means such as the game device is output immediately after the control signal when the control signal from the toy is transmitted immediately before the sound output from the sound generation means. It is also possible to control to display a word corresponding to the control signal on the display screen of the display means of the game device in accordance with the voice.

  Further, the sounds having different single frequencies sent from the toy are a first sound selected from 3000 to 2900 Hz, a second sound selected from 2800 to 2700 Hz, and a third selected from 2700 to 2600 Hz. Sound, a fourth sound selected from 2500 to 2400 Hz, and a fifth sound selected from 2400 to 2300 Hz, and the control signal is composed of a combination of sounds selected from the first sound to the fifth sound. More preferably.

Then, the game control program of the present invention includes a data for generating a plurality of individual programs and the image and sound, is read into the game apparatus when executed by the control unit of the game device, the game device, the A sound detection process for detecting each single frequency sound that is sent from a toy that operates in cooperation with the game device and is input in time series to the sound input means of the game device; and the sound detection Output the individual program specified by the combination of sounds of single frequency arranged in time series detected in the process and output at least one of image and sound, and either the individual program A process for generating a control signal to be specified by a combination of multiple sounds with a single frequency, and a sequence of multiple single frequencies that make up the generated control signal in time series. , Just before the superposed on sound output in relation to the image displayed on the display screen of the display means of the game device or the sound is output, the sound sent from the sound unit of the game device to the toy An output process, and the game apparatus using the sound input means and the sound generation means provided in the game apparatus without changing the hardware configuration of the game apparatus. the toys actuated cooperation with the enabling mutual communication with the game apparatus, the single frequency of each sound input time series sequence to said sound input means of the game device are respectively 2000 A control signal that is selected from a frequency band of ˜3000 Hz and that inputs a plurality of sounds having the single frequency at intervals, and designates one of the individual programs Each of the plurality of single frequency sounds sent from the sound generation means of the game device to be generated is selected from a frequency band of 7000 to 9000 Hz, and the plurality of single frequency sounds are sequentially The sound is transmitted at intervals, and each sound having a single frequency is 0.05 seconds long and spaced by 0.1 second .

The game control program of the present invention is further stored in a storage medium having a connection part having a connection specification corresponding to the interface of the game apparatus, and is configured to be executable by the control means of the game apparatus. Including a control program and data for generating an image and sound, and when the storage medium is attached to the interface, read into the game device and executed by the control means of the game device, the game device includes the game device. A sound detection process for detecting each single frequency sound that is sent from a toy that operates in cooperation with the sound input means and arranged in time series in the sound input means of the game device, and the sound detection process. Read out the individual program specified by the combination of detected single frequency sounds arranged in time series Output processing for outputting any one, processing for generating a control signal for specifying any one of the individual programs by a combination of a plurality of sounds having a single frequency, and a plurality of single frequencies constituting the generated control signal To the toy immediately before the sound is superimposed or superimposed on the sound output in relation to the image displayed on the display screen of the display means of the game device . Each of the sounds having the single frequency that is input in a time-series manner to the sound input means of the game device. The frequency band is selected from a frequency band of 2000 to 3000 Hz, and a plurality of sounds having the single frequency are input at intervals, and the control signal for specifying any one of the individual programs is generated. Each sound of the plurality of single frequencies sent from the sound generation means of the sound device is selected from a frequency band of 7000 to 9000 Hz, and the plurality of sounds of the single frequency are sequentially spaced. be those that are Oite sent, each sound of the single frequency is characterized Rukoto is 0.1 seconds in length 0.05 seconds.

  And this game control program can be made into the program which performs the output process which outputs the sound containing the word corresponding to the sound output from the said toy from the pronunciation means of the said game device.

  Further, the game control program performs an output process for displaying a word corresponding to the control signal on a display screen of the display means of the game device in accordance with a sound output immediately after the control signal sent from the toy. It can also be executed.

  According to the present invention, the sound of the sound band input to the sound input means provided in the game device or the like and the sound of the sound band emitted by the sound generation means are used as transmission / reception means (that is, communication means) with the toy, Since the filter for detecting the control signal included in the sound input to the sound input means is implemented by software by executing a program read into the game device or the like, without adding hardware to the existing game device or the like While maintaining the hardware configuration of the existing game device or the like, it is possible to realize the exchange of control signals between the game device or the like and the character toy.

  In addition, each sound constituting the control signal is a single frequency sound, and each single frequency sound is transmitted independently (one sound at a predetermined time interval) and received on the receiving side. Since it is configured to individually detect one sound of a specific single frequency from the sound such as a cry, the configuration of the toy set can be simplified.

Further, the program supplied to the game device or the like is composed of a plurality of unit programs, that is, a group of programs configured to be individually executable, and the individual programs to be executed are time-sequentially arranged with a single frequency sound. The configuration of the control signal transmission / reception system can be simplified because the control signal is designated and read by a simple control signal.

  Furthermore, communication using a voice band between the game device and the toy is performed in a noisy environment including voices of children, friends, and family members who operate the game device and the toy. Only a single program is detected individually, so a system that enables detection of specific sounds can be realized with a simple program without adding dedicated hardware to game devices, etc. even in noisy environments in the voice band. Became. A combination of sounds detected in this way, for example, a combination of five sounds is used to form a code, and the code is used as an address to select an image including characters and data for generating sound (scream, words, BGM). Therefore, various kinds of play can be provided by storing many types of image and audio data in the storage medium in advance.

It is an external appearance perspective view which shows the toy set which concerns on the Example of this invention. It is a figure which shows the functional circuit block of the toy based on the Example of this invention. It is a figure which shows the functional circuit block of the game device which concerns on the Example of this invention. It is explanatory drawing of the waveform which shows the sound and audio | voice of single frequency output from the toy which concerns on the Example of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control flow in the direct operation mode in the game device and toy which concern on the Example of this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of operation | movement at the time of the direct operation mode of the toy set which concerns on the Example of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control flow in the game device operation mode in the game device which concerns on the Example of this invention, and a toy. It is a figure which shows the example of operation | movement at the time of the game device operation mode of the toy set which concerns on the Example of this invention.

  Hereinafter, modes for carrying out the present invention will be described. As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the toy set 100 includes a toy 1 that can produce sound and a storage medium 8 that is detachably attached to the game apparatus 5. The toy set 100 may include a play sheet 101 that allows the user to easily perform positioning suitable for communication between the toy 1 and the game apparatus 5. The toy set 100 enables mutual communication using the hardware configuration provided in the game apparatus 5 without changing the hardware configuration of the game apparatus 5.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the game apparatus 5 used for the toy set 100 is configured to display a display means 51 such as a liquid crystal display device, a speaker 52 that is a sound generation means for outputting sound in the sound band, and a sound in the sound band. A microphone 53 as voice input means for input, operation input means 55 operated by a user, a storage medium mounting interface 54, and control means are provided. The control means executes a program read from the storage medium 8, and includes a CPU 60 and ROM 57 and RAM 58 as storage means.

  The storage medium 8 constituting the toy set 100 stores a game control program that is read into the game apparatus 5 and configured to be executable by the control means of the game apparatus 5, and is equipped with the storage medium Connection specifications corresponding to the interface 54 are provided.

  The program stored in the storage medium 8 can communicate with the toy 1 using the hardware configuration provided in the game device 5 without changing the hardware configuration provided in the game device 5. It is to make.

  Further, this program includes a plurality of control programs and data for generating an image and sound including the character of the toy 1. Furthermore, when the storage medium 8 is mounted on the storage medium mounting interface 54, read into the game apparatus 5, and executed by the control means of the game apparatus 5, this program is output to the game apparatus 5 with the filter means 63 and the output. And a single sound generating means 62b. The first program executed under the control of the CPU 60 of the game apparatus 5 can be realized by causing the CPU 60 of the game apparatus 5 to have the functions of the respective means.

  The filter means 63 detects each single frequency sound input to the microphone 53 of the game apparatus 5. The output means reads out a control program corresponding to a combination of sounds having a single frequency arranged in time series detected by the filter means 63 and outputs at least one of an image and a sound. That is, the CPU 60 functioning as an output unit performs control to display a predetermined display image on the display unit 51 of the game apparatus 5 or to output a predetermined sound from the speaker 52 of the game apparatus 5. The single sound generating means 62b generates a plurality of sounds having single frequencies different from each other.

  Furthermore, when the program stored in the storage medium 8 is read into the game device 5 and executed by the control means of the game device 5, it generates a control signal composed of a combination of sounds having a single frequency. A plurality of single-frequency sounds constituting the generated control signal are arranged in time series and sequentially output in association with images displayed on the display screen of the display means 51 of the game apparatus 5. It is configured to constitute a sending means for sending out from the speaker 52 of the game apparatus 5 immediately before the sound (game sound) is superimposed or the sound (game sound) is output. This sending means can cause the CPU 60 of the game apparatus 5 to perform its function.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the toy 1 has an outer shape of a character imitating a dog. Further, as shown in FIG. 2, the toy 1 is provided in the game apparatus 5 and a speaker 12 which is a sound generation means for outputting a sound of a voice band input to the microphone 53 provided in the game apparatus 5. Built-in microphone 13, which is a voice input means for inputting sound in the voice band output from the speaker 52, a control means, and a touch sensor 15 and a push sensor 16 as sensing means for sensing a user's contact operation. ing. The toy 1 is configured to perform a predetermined operation or output a sound in accordance with a user operation. The toy 1 is configured to send a control signal to the game apparatus 5 in accordance with a user operation.

  The control means of the toy 1 includes a CPU 20, a ROM 17 as a storage means that stores a plurality of control programs, and a RAM 18 that functions as a work memory. The CPU 20 functions as sound generation means 22a for generating sound and single sound generation means 22b for generating a plurality of sounds having single frequencies different from each other. The ROM 17, which is a storage means, stores data for generating a voice that is a dog's cry.

  The control means of the toy 1 generates a control signal by a combination of sounds having a single frequency. And this control means arranges the sound of a plurality of single frequencies constituting the generated control signal in time series, and immediately before the sound (dog's cry) is output from the speaker 12 of the toy 1. A plurality of single frequency sounds (control signals) arranged in time series are sequentially transmitted from the speaker 12 of the toy 1.

  The toy 1 is further superposed on the sound (game sound) output from the speaker 52 of the game apparatus 5 or the single frequency arranged in time series sent immediately before the sound (game sound) is output. Is input from the microphone 13 of the toy 1 and a control program corresponding to the input combination of single frequency sounds is read from the ROM 17 which is the storage means of the toy 1 and a sound is output or a predetermined operation is performed. It is controlled by the CPU 20 to do so.

  Therefore, the toy 1 is stored in the ROM 17 as a storage means of the toy 1 and the hardware configuration of the game apparatus 5 is not changed by the second program that is a program or data for controlling the operation of the toy 1 or the like. By using the hardware configuration provided in the game apparatus 5, it is possible to communicate with the game apparatus 5 in combination with the control by the first program.

  In addition, the control program stored in the storage medium 8 matches the sound (dog squeal) output immediately after the control signal from the toy 1 with the words corresponding to the control signal of the display means 51 of the game device 5. It controls to display on the display screen.

  Here, the sounds of single frequencies different from each other sent from the toy 1 are selected from a frequency band of 2000 to 3000 Hz, respectively. The plurality of sounds having a single frequency are arranged in a time series and are sequentially transmitted at a length of about 0.05 seconds at intervals of about 0.1 seconds. In addition, the sounds having different single frequencies sent by the sending means generated by the execution of the program read from the storage medium 8 constituting the toy set 100 are each selected from a frequency band of 7000 to 9000 Hz. . Similarly, the plurality of single-frequency sounds are arranged in time series and are sequentially transmitted at a length of about 0.05 seconds with an interval of about 0.1 seconds.

  The sounds having different single frequencies output from the toy 1 are the first sound selected from 3000 to 2900 Hz, the second sound selected from 2800 to 2700 Hz, and the third selected from 2700 to 2600 Hz. 5 types of sounds consisting of a sound, a fourth sound selected from 2500 to 2400 Hz, and a fifth sound selected from 2400 to 2300 Hz. In this embodiment, the control signal is the first sound to the first sound. It is formed by selecting 3 sounds from 5 sounds (including selection of the same sound) and combining them. Similarly, there are five types of sounds having different single frequencies output from the game apparatus 5 from the frequency band of 7000 to 9000 Hz to the first to fifth sounds. A control signal is constructed by selecting and combining three sounds. That is, the control signal is composed of a combination of sounds selected from the first sound to the fifth sound.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is an external perspective view showing a toy set 100 according to the present embodiment. As shown in the figure, a toy set 100 according to the present embodiment includes a soundable toy 1 having an outer shape of a character imitating a dog, and a storage medium 8 that is detachable from the portable game device 5 (shown in FIG. 1). Is attached to an interface formed on the side surface of the game device). The toy set 100 may include a play sheet 101 that allows the user to easily perform positioning suitable for communication between the toy 1 and the game apparatus 5.

  The toy set 100 enables mutual communication using the voice input means and the sound generation means provided in the game apparatus 5 without changing the hardware configuration of the game apparatus 5. It is. That is, the toy set 100 can operate the game apparatus 5 to transmit a control signal output from the game apparatus 5 to the toy 1 to cause the toy 1 to perform a predetermined operation, and to operate the toy 1 Thus, the control signal output from the toy 1 can be transmitted to the game apparatus 5 to cause the game apparatus 5 to perform a predetermined operation.

  The configurations of the game device 5 and the toy 1 used in the toy set 100 will be described with reference to FIGS. 2 and 3 are diagrams showing functional circuit blocks of the toy 1 and the game apparatus 5. As shown in FIG.

  First, the structure of the toy 1 is demonstrated with reference to FIG.1 and FIG.2. The toy 1 is a figurative toy having the outer shape of a character imitating a dog. The toy 1 has an LED 11 built in the eyes, a speaker 12 built in the chest, a microphone 13 built in the head, a touch sensor 15 built in the back, and a tail part. And a push sensor 16 to be operated. The toy 1 also includes a CPU 20 that controls the operation of the LED 11, the speaker 12, the microphone 13, the touch sensor 15 and the push sensor 16.

  And this toy 1 is comprised so that a sound may be emitted or moved according to a user's operation. Specifically, this toy 1 performs various actions such as stroking its back, tilting its head, shining its eyes, and screaming by stroking its back or touching its tail. An executable configuration is assumed. The action of lying down is performed by driving a motor that rotates the arm with the shoulder as a fulcrum. Further, the operation of tilting the head is executed by rotating a neck portion that is rotatably held by a predetermined angle by a motor. Furthermore, this toy 1 can express the state of the character (dog) by changing the color of a part of the body such as eyes or the whole by emitting the LED 11. The toy 1 can also generate a dog cry from the speaker 12. That is, the toy 1 can express emotions, health conditions, and the like by performing various operations in accordance with user operations. These operations are also executed by a control signal from the game apparatus 5 described later.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the control means of the toy 1 includes a CPU 20 and a ROM 17 and a RAM 18 as storage means connected to the CPU 20. The ROM 17 is a storage unit that stores a plurality of control programs and data as the second program. The CPU 20 receives the signal from the touch sensor 15 and the push sensor 16, the control signal sent from the game device 5 described later, or automatically stores the RAM 18 based on a control program stored in the ROM 17 in advance. The operation of each part of the circuit is controlled as a work memory.

  The ROM 17 serving as storage means stores voice data for generating a dog call (pseudo-voice) from the toy 1. Further, the ROM 17 serving as storage means stores data for outputting a plurality of sounds having a single frequency from the toy 1. The ROM 17 serving as a storage means stores an individual program for causing the toy 1 to execute a predetermined operation in response to a control signal (code) from the game apparatus 5 described later.

  In other words, the CPU 20 executes the control program, which is the second program stored in the ROM 17, so that the sound generation means 22a for generating sound such as a dog squeal and a plurality of sounds having different single frequencies. A single sound generating means 22b for generating sound, a light source control means 21 for causing the LED 11 of the toy 1 to emit light, a motor control means 29 for driving the motor of the toy 1, and a control signal (code) from the game apparatus 5 described later. It functions as the filter means 23.

  The speaker 12 which is a sound generation means receives a signal from the CPU 20 via the sound generation circuit 12a and outputs a sound. The output sound includes a sound band sound input to a microphone 53 provided in the game apparatus 5 described later. The microphone 13 which is an audio input means inputs sound from the outside, digitizes the input sound signal via a sound detection circuit 13a including an amplifier circuit, and transmits it to the CPU 20. The sound from the outside includes sound in a sound band output from a speaker 52 provided in the game apparatus 5 described later.

  The LED 11 serving as a light emitting means is driven by a light source driving circuit 11a that receives a signal from the CPU 20, and emits light in a visible light wavelength band. The motor 19 is driven by a motor drive circuit 19a that receives a signal from the CPU 20.

  The touch sensor 15 and the push sensor 16 serving as sensing means sense a user's contact operation. Accordingly, when the user strokes the back of the dog, the touch sensor 15 detects a pressing operation from the user and transmits a signal indicating that the pressing is detected to the CPU 20. Similarly, when the user rotates the tail portion of the dog that can be rotated in the front-rear direction (that is, when the user touches the tail portion), the push sensor 16 detects the rotation operation from the user and the rotation is detected. A signal indicating that it has been detected is transmitted to the CPU 20.

  When the touch sensor 15 and the push sensor 16 are operated, or when a control signal (a signal composed of a combination of sound signals) is received from the game apparatus 5 described later, the CPU 20 of the toy 1 In response to the control signal from the game apparatus 5, a control signal output from the toy 1 is generated.

  The control signal output from the toy 1 is a combination of sounds having a single frequency. Here, the sounds of single frequencies different from each other sent from the toy 1 are selected from a frequency band of 2000 to 3000 Hz, respectively. Specifically, the sounds having different single frequencies sent from the toy 1 are selected from the first sound selected from 3000 to 2900 Hz, the second sound selected from 2800 to 2700 Hz, and 2700 to 2600 Hz. The third sound, the fourth sound selected from 2500 to 2400 Hz, and the fifth sound selected from 2400 to 2300 Hz, and the control signal is the first sound to the fifth sound. For example, it is formed by selecting and combining three sounds from within.

  That is, the control signal is composed of a combination of sounds selected from the first sound to the fifth sound. For example, the control signal is composed of selected sounds arranged in time series, such as a first sound that is pronounced first, a third sound that is pronounced next, and a fifth sound that is pronounced last. . The control signal may be composed of the same type of selection sound, such as the first sound that is sounded first, the first sound that is sounded next, and the first sound that is sounded last.

  In addition, the sound of a single frequency is not limited to the case of selecting from a frequency band of 2000 to 3000 Hz, and the selection sound is not limited to five types. However, if the width of the frequency band to be selected is too narrow or there are too many selected sounds, the frequencies of the selected sounds may be too close and difficult to detect. Moreover, when there are many selection sounds, there also exists a bad effect which makes a user feel uncomfortable. Conversely, if the frequency band is too wide or there are too few selected sounds, the frequencies of the selected sounds will be too far apart, and game sounds (excluding the single frequency sound that makes up the control signal will be output as the game progresses). Sound) and ambient noise, and it may be difficult to deal with many of the various game apparatuses 5 having different configurations. Moreover, when there are too few selection sounds, the kind of control signal will decrease. Therefore, it is preferable to have a configuration in which about five types of frequencies are selected from a frequency band of about 2000 Hz to 3000 Hz.

  In this embodiment, one sound is extracted from the first to fifth sounds three times to form a combined control signal (code) from the speaker 12 of the toy 1. It was decided to send it out. Note that the number of times the selected sound to be extracted is not limited to three, and the selection sound may be extracted four or more times in order to increase the control signal.

  Then, the control means arranges a plurality of sounds having a single frequency constituting the generated control signal in time series, and outputs a sound (dog squeal) output from the speaker 12 of the toy 1 Immediately before, the speaker 12 of the toy 1 is formed so as to send out a plurality of single frequency sounds arranged in time series. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4A, three sounds (for example, the first sound) extracted one by one from these first to fifth sounds (sounds having a plurality of single frequencies). , The third sound, and the fifth sound) are arranged in time series and are sequentially transmitted at a length of about 0.05 seconds with an interval of about 0.1 seconds. Then, the dog's cry (voice) is output continuously. As shown in FIG. 4B, the control signal may be transmitted by superimposing it on the sound (dog's cry) output from the speaker 12 of the toy 1.

  In addition, the CPU 20 executes a control program stored in the ROM 17 to filter out a sound in a predetermined voice band (band other than 7000 to 9000 Hz) from the sound signal input from the sound detection circuit 13a. It also functions as the means 23. That is, the CPU 20 as the filter means 23 blocks the sound other than the frequency band corresponding to the control signal output from the speaker 52 of the game apparatus 5 from the frequency band of the received sound signal, and the microphone of the toy 1 Each of the single frequency sounds input to 13 is detected. As a result, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of misrecognition caused by the input of a control signal composed of a single frequency sound, such as a game sound that is an external sound or a user's speaking voice. it can.

  The filter means may be configured to provide a filter (hardware) in the sound detection circuit 13a without causing the CPU 20 to perform its function.

  Therefore, this toy 1 is superposed on the sound output from the speaker 52 of the game apparatus 5 described later, or the sound of the single frequency arranged in time series (control signal) sent immediately before the sound is output. ) Is input from the microphone 13 of the toy 1 and a control program corresponding to the input single frequency sound combination (ie, specified by the single frequency sound combination) is read from the ROM 17 of the toy 1 To output a sound or to perform a predetermined operation. This predetermined operation includes an operation of outputting a control signal.

  In other words, the toy 1 enables mutual communication with the game device 5 by using the hardware configuration provided in the game device 5 without changing the hardware configuration provided in the game device 5. It operates in cooperation with the device 5.

  Next, the configuration of the game apparatus 5 used for the toy set 100 will be described. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 3, the game apparatus 5 includes a display unit 51 such as a liquid crystal display device, a speaker 52 as a sound generation unit that outputs a sound band sound, and a sound input unit that inputs a sound band sound. As a microphone 53, an operation input means 55 operated by a user, and a storage medium mounting interface 54, and includes a control means.

  The control means includes a CPU 60 and ROM 57 and RAM 58 as storage means connected to the CPU 60. The ROM 57 is a storage unit that stores a plurality of control programs for controlling the operation of the game apparatus. The CPU 60 receives a signal from the operation input means (cross key, push button, touch panel) 55, a control signal sent from the toy 1 described above, or automatically based on a control program stored in advance in the ROM 57. The operation of each part of the circuit is controlled using the RAM 58 as a work memory. Then, the control means reads a program stored in the storage medium 8 attached to the game device 5 and displays the image on the display screen of the display means 51 by executing the read program or from the speaker 52. The operation of each part of the circuit in the game apparatus 5 is controlled so as to output sound.

  The storage medium 8 constituting the toy set 100 is a card-type storage medium and has a connection specification corresponding to the storage medium mounting interface 54 of the game apparatus 5. Further, the storage medium 8 stores a game control program and data that are read into the game device 5 and can be executed by the control means of the game device 5 as a first program.

  The game control program stored in the storage medium 8 is provided in the game device 5 without changing the hardware configuration of the game device 5 when the game control program is executed by the control means of the game device 5. The function that enables mutual communication with the soundable character toy 1 that operates in cooperation with the game apparatus 5 is generated by using the hardware configuration.

  Specifically, the computer program stored in the storage medium 8 attached to the storage medium attachment interface 54 of the game apparatus 5 includes a plurality of control programs that give the game apparatus a filter function, a control signal generation function, and the like. It includes a plurality of individual programs that are read and executed in response to control signals received from the toy 1, and data for generating images and sounds (game sounds, etc.) including the characters of the toy 1. Further, the storage medium 8 includes data for generating a plurality of sounds having a single frequency constituting the control signal. Then, when the storage medium 8 is attached to the storage medium attachment interface 54, read into the game apparatus 5 and executed by the control means of the game apparatus 5, the game control program stores the filter means in the CPU 60 of the game apparatus 5. 63, functions as the display control means 61, the sound generation means 62a, and the single sound generation means 62b. Here, the display control means 61 is an output means for displaying a display image on the display screen of the display means 51, and the sound generation means 62a is an output means for outputting a game sound from the speaker 52.

  The CPU 60 as the sound generation means 62a generates sound such as game sound. Further, the CPU 60 as the single sound generating means 62b generates a plurality of sounds having different single frequencies.

  The speaker 52, which is a sound generation means, receives a signal from the CPU 60 via the sound generation circuit 52a and outputs a sound. The output sound includes a sound band sound input to the microphone 13 (see FIG. 2) provided in the toy 1. The microphone 53, which is an audio input means, inputs sound from the outside, digitizes the input sound signal via a sound detection circuit 53a including an amplifier circuit, and transmits it to the CPU 50. And the sound from the outside includes the sound of the voice band output from the speaker 12 (see FIG. 3) of the toy 1 described above.

  The display means 51 is a liquid crystal display device, and a game image based on a signal transmitted from the CPU 60 when a program read from the storage medium 8 is executed, a setting image for various settings, and various processes Displays various information such as messages.

  The operation input means 55 is a cross key, a push button, or a touch panel integrated with a touch sensor surface on the liquid crystal display device, and detects a user operation input. When the user presses the operation input unit 55, the operation input unit 55 detects a pressing operation from the user and transmits a signal indicating that the pressing is detected to the CPU 60.

  Then, when the operation input means 55 is operated, or when the control signal from the toy 1 (a signal composed of a combination of sound signals) is received, the CPU 60 of the game apparatus 5 receives the operation signal or the toy 1 from the operation signal. In response to the control signal, a control signal output from the game apparatus 5 is generated.

  Further, the game control program stored in the storage medium 8 is read into the game device 5 and executed by the control means of the game device 5. A control signal constituted by the combination is generated, and a plurality of single frequency sounds constituting the generated control signal are arranged in time series and sequentially displayed on the display screen of the display means 51 of the game apparatus 5. The CPU 60 has a function as a sending means for sending it from the speaker 52 of the game apparatus 5 immediately before the sound (game sound) is superimposed or outputted immediately before the sound (game sound) is output in relation to the image being played. It is configured. That is, the game control program stored in the storage medium 8 is a control program for controlling the toy 1 to output sound or perform a predetermined operation when executed by the control means of the game apparatus 5. A control signal to be designated is generated and transmitted from the speaker 52 of the game apparatus 5.

  The control signal output from the game apparatus 5 is a combination of sounds having a single frequency. Here, the sounds having different single frequencies sent by the sending means of the game apparatus 5 generated by executing the program read from the storage medium 8 constituting the toy set 100 have a frequency of 7000 to 9000 Hz, respectively. Five types of sounds from the band to the first to fifth sounds are selected. A control signal is formed by extracting one sound from these five types three times. Then, the extracted sounds (sounds having a plurality of single frequencies) are arranged in time series and sequentially sent out at a length of about 0.05 seconds at intervals of about 0.1 seconds. .

  In addition, the sound of a single frequency is not limited to selecting from a frequency band of 7000-9000 Hz, and the selection sound is not limited to five types. This is the same as the reason for selecting the selection sound of the toy 1 described above. In this embodiment, each sound is extracted three times from each of the first to fifth sounds and combined to be output from the game apparatus 5 as one control signal (code).

  Then, the game control program is read into the game device 5 and executed by the control means of the game device 5, thereby arranging a plurality of single-frequency sounds constituting the generated control signal in time series Then, a plurality of singles arranged in time series from the speaker 52 of the game apparatus 5 immediately before being superimposed on the sound (game sound) output from the game apparatus 5 or immediately before the sound (game sound) is emitted. It is comprised so that the sound of a frequency may be sent out.

  The CPU 60 executes a control program stored in the storage medium 8 to execute a predetermined sound band (bands excluding 2000 to 3000 Hz) from the sound signal input from the microphone 53 via the sound detection circuit 53a. It also functions as a filter means 63 that cuts off the sound. That is, the CPU 60 as the filter means 63 blocks the sound other than the frequency band corresponding to the control signal output from the toy 1 from the frequency band of the received sound signal, and inputs it to the microphone 53 of the game apparatus 5 Each of the single frequency sounds is detected. Thereby, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of misrecognition due to the input of the dog's cry (pseudo-voice) from the toy 1 that is a voice or the user's voice from the outside together with the control signal.

  As described above, the game control program stored in the storage medium 8 can be executed by the control means of the game apparatus 5 so that the CPU 60 of the game apparatus 5 can perform various functions. Communication with the toy 1 can be realized without adding any mechanical or circuit hardware improvements.

  Further, the game control program stored in the storage medium 8 is output immediately after the control signal when the control signal from the toy 1 is transmitted immediately before the sound (see FIG. 4A). It is configured to control to display a word corresponding to the control signal on the display screen of the display means 51 of the game apparatus 5 in accordance with the voice (dog's cry).

  In addition, the game control program stored in the storage medium 8 includes data for controlling to output from the speaker 52 of the game apparatus 5 voice including words corresponding to the dog's cry output from the toy 1.

  In other words, this game control program is read into the game device 5 and executed by the control means of the game device 5, so that it is superimposed on the sound output from the speaker 12 of the toy 1 or immediately before the sound is output. When the transmitted sound (control signal) having a single frequency arranged in time series is input to the control means via the microphone 53 of the game apparatus 5 and detected by the filter means 63, this time series A control program corresponding to the combination of the arranged single frequency sounds (that is, designated by the combination of the single frequency sounds) is read from the storage medium 8, and at least one of the image and the sound is output by the output means. It is set as the structure made to output.

  And this game control program can be comprised so that a user can advance a predetermined | prescribed game by being read and executed by the game device 5 even if there is no toy 1. For example, when the game control program includes a program for nurturing a character, the user communicates with the toy 1 to advance the game when at home, and does not take the toy 1 to the destination as an outing mode when going out. However, while watching the image of the character displayed on the display screen of the display means 51 of the game apparatus 5, by operating the operation input means 55, the character is fed and played to grow the character. You can also advance the game.

  Hereinafter, a communication system between the game apparatus 5 and the toy 1 that is performed based on a first program that executes operation control and processing in the game apparatus 5 and a second program that executes operation control and processing of the toy 1 will be described. Regarding the flow, that is, the processing executed by the control means of the toy 1 and the control means of the game device 5 that operates based on the game control program stored in the storage medium 8, together with the operation examples of the toy 1 and the game device 5 State. This communication system between the game device 5 and the toy 1 is the same between the toy 1 having the above-described configuration and the game device 5 equipped with the storage medium 8 without changing the hardware configuration of the game device 5. This is a system that enables mutual communication in the voice band by using the hardware configuration provided in the game apparatus 5.

  FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing a control flow in the direct operation mode. FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of an operation in the direct operation mode of the toy set 100 according to the present embodiment. FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a control flow in the game apparatus operation mode. FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating an example of the operation of the toy set 100 according to the present embodiment in the game device operation mode.

  First, the control flow in the direct operation mode will be described. As shown in FIG. 5, when the direct operation mode is started, the control unit of the toy 1 waits until it is determined that the contact operation is detected in the contact operation detection process (step S101). It becomes. At this time, as shown in FIG. 6, when the user strokes the back of the toy 1, the touch sensor 15 detects the pressing operation of the user, and as shown in FIG. The signal shown is transmitted to the CPU 20 (step S101).

  Then, the control means of the toy 1 generates an operation signal generation process (step S111) for causing the toy 1 to perform a predetermined operation according to the received operation signal, and a control signal generation for generating a control signal output from the toy 1. A process (step S121) is executed.

  When the operation signal is generated in the operation signal generation process (step S111), the control unit transmits the operation signal to the drive target (each unit) and executes the drive process (step S115) for driving the drive target. Here, the driving target is the motor 19, the speaker 12, and the LED 11 that drive the head and arms.

  Therefore, when the drive process (step S115) is executed, the toy 1 operates the head motor 19 by the head motor drive circuit 19a to swing the head (tilt the head), The arm motor 19 is operated by the arm motor drive circuit 19a to rotate the arm (turn down the body), or the speaker 12 is operated by the sound generation circuit 12a to make a sound (sound) Or the LED 11 is operated by the light source driving circuit 11a to make the eyes shine (express the state of the pet).

  Then, the CPU 20 generates a predetermined control signal in the control signal generation process (step S121). This control signal designates a control program to be executed by the game apparatus 5, and is combined by extracting three times one sound from the first to fifth sounds arranged in time series as described above. This is a sound signal. That is, the control signal is generated as a sound in which a plurality of sounds having a single frequency sequentially emitted from the speaker 12 of the toy 1 are arranged in time series. And CPU20 produces | generates this control signal according to the signal detected by the contact movement detection process (S101).

  In the case where the toy 1 has a configuration in which the mood parameters are changed according to the activation time or the user's operation and stored in the RAM 18, in the control signal generation process (step S121), the contact motion detection process (step In addition to the signal detected in S101), a control signal can be generated according to the numerical value of the mood parameter.

  When a predetermined control signal is generated in the control signal generation process (step S121), the control means drives the sound generation circuit 12a and sends out the control signal (a plurality of sounds having a single frequency) by the speaker 12. The sound output process to be performed (step S125) is executed.

  Further, the sound output process (step S125) is performed corresponding to the drive process (step S115). Specifically, in the driving process (step S115), when a dog screams from the speaker 12, the control signals are output at a single frequency arranged in a time series immediately before the sound (scream) is output. Sound is executed in the sound output process (step S125). In addition, it is good also as transmitting a control signal superimposed on an audio | voice (scream).

  On the other hand, when the direct operation mode is started, the control means of the game apparatus 5 waits until the sound detection process (step S131) determines that a sound of a predetermined frequency band has been input (control signal). Input standby state). That is, when a control signal (a plurality of sounds having a single frequency in a predetermined frequency band) is sent from the speaker 12 of the toy 1 (step S125) and this control signal is input by the microphone 53, the input single signal After the frequency sound is amplified by the sound detection circuit 53a, the filter means 63 blocks the other frequency bands except for the frequency band of the control signal, and transmits the single frequency sound signal to the CPU 60. (Step S131).

  Then, the control means of the game apparatus 5 extracts an output signal corresponding to the control signal (code) detected in the sound detection process (step S131) from the ROM 57, that is, detected by the sound detection process (step S131). Then, a code collation process (step S141) for reading out an output signal from the ROM 57 as a control program designated by a combination of sounds having a single frequency arranged in time series is executed.

  Furthermore, the control means of the game apparatus 5 transmits the output signal extracted in the code collation process (step S141) to the output target, and executes the output process (step S145) for operating the output target. Here, the output target is the display means 51 or the speaker 52. If the game device 5 is provided with a vibration mechanism or a light emitting element such as an LED, these are output.

  Therefore, when the output process (step S145) is executed, the display means 51 is operated by the display driving circuit 51a to display a predetermined image or word (sentence) on the display screen, or the speaker 52 is connected to the sound generation circuit 52a. Operates to sound a predetermined game sound or word. The predetermined words (sentences) displayed on the display screen and the predetermined words pronounced from the speaker 52 are words as if the call of the character (dog) toy 1 was translated. In other words, for example, as shown in FIG. 6, when the toy 1 sounds “One One!” In response to the back of the toy 1 being stroked by the user, the game device 5 The display screen of the display means 51 of 5 can display “Aki Kimiichi!” Or can be pronounced “Aki Kimiichi” from the speaker 52. Therefore, the user understands what the character (dog) toy 1 feels and feels more attached.

  Here, when the control signal from the toy 1 is sent immediately before the sound (scream), the word corresponding to the control signal is displayed on the display means 51 of the game device 5 in accordance with the sound output immediately after the control signal. It is preferable to configure a control program stored in the storage medium 8 so as to be displayed on the display screen. As a result, a control signal is issued from the toy 1 and the game device 5 detects the game device 5, and then the game device 5 makes a cry from the toy 1 at a predetermined time interval. At the same time or immediately after that, it is possible to display “Aki Kimi Ii!” On the display screen of the display means 51, so that the preference for the conversation with the toy 1 can be improved. Note that an image of the character may be displayed together with the text on the display screen of the display means 51.

  Next, a control flow in the game apparatus operation mode will be described. As shown in FIG. 7, when the game apparatus operation mode is started, the control means of the game apparatus 5 waits until it is determined that the operation signal is detected in the operation signal detection process (step S201). It will be in a standby state. At this time, as shown in FIG. 8A, when the user operates the operation input means (touch panel) 55 of the game apparatus 5, the operation input means 55 detects the pressing operation of the user and is shown in FIG. As described above, a signal indicating that the pressing has been detected is transmitted to the CPU 60 (step S201).

  Then, the control means of the game apparatus 5 executes toy corresponding signal determination processing (step S205) for determining whether or not the received operation signal is an operation for sending a control signal to the toy 1. If it is determined in the toy correspondence signal determination process (step S205) that the operation is not an operation for sending a control signal to the toy 1, a game progress process (step S215) for causing the game to proceed according to the operation signal is executed. To do. In this game progress process (step S215), an image corresponding to the operation is displayed on the display screen of the display means 51, or a sound (game sound) corresponding to the operation is output from the speaker 52.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in the toy correspondence signal determination process (step S205) that the operation signal is for sending a control signal to the toy 1, the control means advances the game in accordance with the operation signal. A progress process (step S221) and a control signal generation process (step S231) for generating a control signal output from the game apparatus 5 are executed.

  Then, the CPU 60 generates a predetermined control signal in the control signal generation process (step S231). This control signal specifies a control program to be executed by the toy 1 and is combined by being extracted three times at a time from the first to fifth sounds arranged in time series described above. Is a sound signal. That is, the control signal is generated as a sound in which a plurality of sounds having a single frequency sequentially emitted from the speaker 52 of the game apparatus 5 are arranged in time series. Then, the CPU 60 generates a control signal to be output based on the signal detected by the operation signal detection process (S201) and the signal corresponding to the game progress (that is, corresponding to the game mode).

  When the game apparatus 5 is configured to change the growth parameter according to the progress of the game or the user's operation and store it in the RAM 58, the operation signal detection is performed in the control signal generation process (step S231). In addition to the signal detected by the process (step S201) and the signal corresponding to the game progress (corresponding to the game mode), the control signal can be generated according to the numerical value of the growth parameter.

  When a predetermined control signal is generated in the control signal generation process (step S231), the control means drives the sound generation circuit 52a and sends out the control signal (a plurality of sounds having a single frequency) by the speaker 52. The sound output process (step S235) to be executed is executed.

  The sound output process (step S235) is performed corresponding to the game progress process (step S221). Specifically, in the game progress process (step S221), when a game sound is emitted from the speaker 52, a control signal is transmitted immediately before the sound (game sound) is generated or superimposed on the sound (game sound).

  On the other hand, when the game device operation mode is started, the control unit of the toy 1 waits for a sound input standby state (control signal) until it is determined in the sound detection process (step S241) that a sound of a predetermined frequency band is input. Input standby state). That is, when a control signal (a plurality of sounds having a single frequency in a predetermined frequency band) is sent from the speaker 52 of the game apparatus 5 (step S235) and this control signal is input by the microphone 13, After the sound of one frequency is amplified by the sound detection circuit 13a, the filter means 23 blocks the other frequency bands except for the frequency band of the control signal, and transmits the signal of the single frequency sound to the CPU 20. (Step S241).

  And the control means of toy 1 extracts the output signal corresponding to the control signal (code) detected by this sound detection process (step S241) from ROM 17, that is, it was detected by the sound detection process (step S241). A code collation process (step S249) for reading out an output signal from the ROM 17 as a control program designated by a combination of sounds having a single frequency arranged in time series is executed.

  Further, the control means of the toy 1 generates an operation signal generation process (step S251) for causing the toy 1 to perform a predetermined operation according to the output signal extracted in the code collation process (step S249), and the toy 1 outputs A control signal generation process (step S261) for generating a control signal to be executed is executed.

  When the motion signal is generated in the motion signal generation process (step S251), the control unit of the toy 1 transmits the motion signal to the drive target and executes the drive process (step S255) for driving the drive target. The operation signal generation process (step S251) and the drive process (step S255) are the same processes as the operation signal generation process (step S111) and the drive process (step S115) (see FIG. 5) in the direct operation mode described above. The

  Therefore, when the driving process (step S255) is executed, the character toy 1 tilts its head, turns its body down, rings, or keeps an eye on and expresses emotions and health. For example, as shown in FIG. 8 (a), when the display unit 51 and the operation input unit 55 of the game apparatus 5 are displayed on the touch panel as "Non-spotting", the user touches the part with a touch pen. When touching, the game device 5 generates a control signal consisting of `` beep '' and a single frequency sound, and the toy 1 that has received this control sound sings `` Wan '' and turns its body down to `` Mogumog '' Samurai can also make sounds like pets eating food. Therefore, since the user can take care of the character (dog) toy 1, it feels more attached.

  And the control means of the toy 1 is predetermined in the control signal generation process (step S261) in the same manner as the control signal generation process (step S121) and the sound output process (step S125) (see FIG. 5) in the direct operation mode. Control signal is generated, the sound generation circuit 12a is driven in the sound output process (step S265), and the control signal (a plurality of sounds having a single frequency) is output by the speaker 12. Note that the control means of the toy 1 generates a control signal in accordance with the output signal that has been collated and extracted in the code collation process (S249).

  In other words, the toy 1 has a single frequency sound superimposed on the sound (game sound) emitted by the speaker 52 of the game apparatus 5 or arranged immediately before the sound (game sound) is generated. Each is input with the microphone 13 of the toy 1 and a control signal is detected from the input sound (step S241), and it corresponds to the detected combination of sounds with a single frequency (ie, with the detected control signal). The CPU 20 controls the CPU 20 to perform a predetermined operation including a sound output process (step S265) of reading a control program (designated) from the ROM 17 which is a storage means of the toy 1 and generating a sound or outputting a control signal.

  In other words, the toy 1 not only operates each part, but also outputs, for example, “mog mog” and a sound, and then sends a control signal “pipi” as shown in FIG. You can communicate.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 7, when the sound output process (step S265) is executed, the same processes as steps S131 to S145 in the direct operation mode described above are executed. That is, when a sound signal is transmitted to the CPU 60 via the microphone 53 of the game apparatus 5 and a control signal is detected from the sound signal (step S271), a control signal (code) is generated by the code matching process (step S281). An output signal corresponding to is extracted.

  Further, the control means transmits the output signal extracted in the code verification process (step S281) to the output target, and executes the output process (step S285) for operating the output target. Therefore, when the output process (step S285) is executed, a predetermined sentence is displayed on the display screen of the display means 51 or a predetermined word is pronounced on the speaker 52.

  That is, as shown in FIG. 8 (b), the control means of the toy 1 outputs a voice “One One” together with the control signal or immediately after the control signal is sent, The received game device 5 can display a word such as “very delicious!” On the display means 51. Therefore, since the user can know the pet's preference and the like by listening to the pet's impression after having eaten the pet, the user can be more attached to the pet. In addition, when updating the pet growth parameter data stored in the RAM 58, the user can also confirm the pet growth by displaying “Feel good!” On the touch panel.

  Thus, according to the present invention, the sound band sound input to the control means via the microphone 53 provided in the game apparatus 5 and the sound band sound emitted from the speaker 52 are transmitted to and received from the toy 1 ( That is, since it is used as a communication means), the control between the game device 5 and the character toy 1 is performed while maintaining the hardware configuration of the existing game device 5 without adding hardware to the existing game device 5. Signal exchange can be realized.

  In addition, each sound constituting the control signal is a single frequency sound, and each single frequency sound is transmitted independently (one sound at a predetermined time interval) and received on the receiving side. Since it is configured to individually detect one sound of a specific single frequency from sounds such as screams and game sounds, the configuration of the toy set 100 can be simplified.

  Further, communication using the voice band between the game device 5 and the toy 1 is performed in a noisy environment including voices of children, friends, and family members who operate the game device 5 and the toy 1, but the single vibration Since only a few sounds are detected individually, a system that enables detection of a specific sound without adding dedicated hardware to the game apparatus 5 is realized with a simple program even in a noisy environment in the voice band. It became possible. A combination of sounds detected in this way, for example, a combination of five sounds is used to form a code, and the code is used as an address to select an image including characters and data for generating sound (scream, words, BGM). Therefore, it is possible to provide various kinds of play by storing many kinds of images, calls and voice data in the storage medium 8 in advance.

  Further, by making the toy 1 have the shape of a character imitating a dog and making a dog cry, it is possible to improve interest as a pet robot. The character is not limited to a dog and may be an animal such as a cat or a monkey, or may be a person, an article, or a creation.

  In addition, the control program stored in the storage medium 8 is configured to control the voice including the word corresponding to the dog's cry to be output from the speaker 52 of the game apparatus 5, so that the robot can hear the user's hearing. Since the voice of the heart can be appealed, it can be provided as a toy set 100 with improved interest.

  Furthermore, when the control program stored in the storage medium 8 is configured such that the control signal emitted by the toy 1 is transmitted immediately before the voice, the words (sentences) corresponding to the control signal are matched to the voice emitted immediately after the control signal. ) To be displayed on the display screen of the game device 5, the toy 1 makes a sound (scream) or immediately after the toy 1 makes a sound (scream). ) Can be displayed on the display screen of the game apparatus 5, so that the preference for the conversation with the toy 1 is improved.

  And the sound of mutually different single frequency used as a control signal emitted from toy 1 is selected from the frequency band of 2000-3000 Hz, and the sound of mutually different single frequency emitted from game device 5 is By selecting from a frequency band of 7000 to 9000 Hz, it becomes easy to detect a control signal in both the game apparatus 5 and the toy 1, and smooth communication is possible.

  In addition, the control signal is configured by a combination of sounds selected from the first sound to the fifth sound, the first sound is selected from 3000 to 2900 Hz, the second sound is selected from 2800 to 2700 Hz, and the third sound is 2700. By selecting from ˜2600 Hz, selecting the fourth sound from 2500 to 2400 Hz, and selecting the fifth sound from 2400 to 2300 Hz, it is easy to detect the control signal in the game apparatus 5 and to set a large number of codes Can do.

  If the control signal is constructed by extracting three sounds one by one from the first to fifth sounds, 125 types of chords can be set, and the sound output sound is set to three sounds. In addition, by setting the interval between the selected sounds to about 0.1 seconds, a natural conversation with the toy 1 can be realized without giving the user a sense of incongruity.

  And this invention is not limited to the above Example, A change and improvement are possible freely in the range which does not deviate from the summary of invention. For example, the frequency band of the control signal output from the toy 1 and the frequency band of the control signal output from the game apparatus 5 may be the same or may partially overlap.

  And as composition which outputs the sound of the single frequency as a control signal from toy 1, it is good also as changing the frequency by PWM system and outputting the sound of a plurality of single frequencies, or voice data beforehand Can be converted and output by a D / A converter. In addition, since the sound distortion can be suppressed by adopting the latter, it is preferable.

  Further, the operation contents of the game device 5 and the toy 1 that are executed by the communication between the game device 5 and the toy 1 are not limited to the above-described examples. For example, the user may configure the toy set 100 so that the game device 5 can be operated to play a battle game such as hitting the character toy 1 with a mole. In this case, an image of the arm of the character is displayed on the display screen of the display means 51 to enhance the sense of reality as a battle game. Furthermore, when the game executed on the game device 5 is a race game or the like, an obstacle appearing in the course of the game is received by the control signal from the character toy 1 as a cooperator, and the obstacle is eliminated. If the program of the toy set 100 is configured as described above, the user can also enjoy the game while proceeding with the character toy 1.

  Furthermore, the game control program has been described as an example in which the game control program is supplied from a storage medium via a storage medium attachment interface provided in the game apparatus. When the game control program is provided with a function of executing the game control program, the game control program may be supplied by reading the game control program into the game device using the network connection means.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the toy of the dog shape was demonstrated to the example, it is set as the toy imitating operation parts, such as a motorbike, the operation handle of a car, and the winding operation part of a fishing tackle, for example, It is good also as a structure which emits a sound in response to this, and superimposes the control sound comprised by the combination of the single frequency of this invention on the said operation sound, and sends it out from a sound generation means. In the above-described embodiment, the game dedicated device (game device) has been described as an example. However, the target electronic device includes a microphone and a speaker, such as a mobile phone configured to allow game operations, and the like. It may be an electronic device.

1 Toy 5 Game device
8 Storage media
11 LED 11a Light source control circuit
12 Speaker 12a Sound generation circuit
13 Microphone 13a Sound detection circuit
15 Touch sensor
16 Push sensor 17 ROM
18 RAM
19 Motor 19a Motor drive circuit
20 CPU
21 Light source control means 22a Sound generation means
22b Single sound generation means 23 Filter means
29 Motor control means
51 Display means 51a Display drive circuit
52 Speaker 52a Sound generation circuit
53 Microphone 53a Sound detection circuit
54 Storage media mounting interface 55 Operation input means
57 ROM 58 RAM
60 CPU 61 Display control means
62a Sound generation means 62b Single sound generation means
63 Filter means 100 Toy set
101 play sheets

Claims (10)

A toy set that combines a toy that operates in conjunction with a game device and a program that can be executed by the game device,
(A) a first program configured to be executed by the control means is loaded in the game device wherein the game device, the first program, corresponding to the outer shape of the plurality of individually programmable toys and a data generating images and sounds to, when executed by the control unit of the game device, the game device,
A filter function for detecting each single-frequency sound input to the sound input means of the game device;
A function of reading out an individual program corresponding to a combination of sounds of a single frequency arranged in time series detected by the filter function and outputting at least one of an image and sound;
The ability to generate multiple sounds with different single frequencies,
A function of generating a control signal by a combination of sounds of the single frequency;
A plurality of sounds having a single frequency constituting the generated control signal are arranged in time series and sequentially output to a sound output in cooperation with an image displayed on the display screen of the display means of the game device. The first program configured to give a function of superimposing or transmitting from the sound generation means of the game device immediately before the sound is output;
(B) Sound generation means for outputting sound in the sound band input to the sound input means provided in the game device, and sound input for inputting sound in the sound band output from the sound generation means provided in the game device Means, toy loading control means, sensing means for sensing a user's contact action, means for generating sound, and storage means for storing a second program including a plurality of individual programs. Means for generating a plurality of sounds of one frequency, and when the second program is executed by the toy mounting control means,
A function of generating a control signal by a combination of sounds of the single frequency;
A plurality of single-frequency sounds constituting the generated control signal are arranged in time series and sequentially superimposed on the sound output from the sound generation means of the toy or immediately before the sound is output A function to send out from the sound generation means,
A function to output sound according to the operation of the user,
When a single frequency sound superimposed on the sound output from the sound generation means of the game device or sent immediately before the sound is output and arranged in time series is input to the sound input means of the toy A function of reading out an individual program corresponding to the input combination of sounds of a single frequency from the storage means of the toy and outputting a sound, or controlling to perform a predetermined operation ;
Realized ,
Each sound of the single frequency that generates the control signal sent from the toy is selected from a frequency band of 2000 to 3000 Hz, and each sound of the plurality of single frequencies is 0. It is assumed that the length is 05 seconds and the interval is 0.1 seconds.
Each sound of the single frequency that generates the control signal sent from the sound generation means of the game device is selected from a frequency band of 7000 to 9000 Hz, and each of the plurality of single frequencies The sound is 0.05 seconds long and spaced every 0.1 seconds,
Characterized in that by utilizing said sound input means and said sound generating means provided in the game apparatus without changing the hardware configuration of the game apparatus to enable mutual communication between the toy and the game device to toy set composed by a program executable by the toy and the game device. A toy set that combines a toy that operates in conjunction with a game device and a program that can be executed by the game device,
(A) a connection portion having a connection specification corresponding to the interface of the game device, a storage portion, a storage portion stored in the storage portion, read into the game device, and executable by the control means of the game device. And the first program includes a plurality of individual programs and data for generating images and sounds including characters represented by the outline of the toy, and is read from the interface and is used for the game device. When executed by the control means, the game device
A filter function for detecting each single-frequency sound input to the voice input means of the game device;
A function of reading out an individual program corresponding to a combination of sounds of a single frequency arranged in time series detected by the filter function and outputting at least one of an image and sound;
The ability to generate multiple sounds with different single frequencies,
A function of generating a control signal by a combination of sounds of the single frequency;
A plurality of sounds having a single frequency constituting the generated control signal are arranged in time series and sequentially output to sound output in cooperation with an image displayed on the display screen of the display means of the game device. A storage medium of a program configured to provide a function of superimposing or transmitting from the sound generation means of the game device immediately before the sound is output;
(B) sound generation means for outputting sound band sound input to sound input means provided in the game apparatus; and sound input for inputting sound band sound output from the sound generation means provided in the game apparatus. Means, toy loading control means, sensing means for sensing a user's contact movement, means for generating sound, and storage means for storing a second program including a plurality of individual programs. Means for generating a plurality of sounds of one frequency, and when the second program is executed by the toy mounting control means,
A function of generating a control signal by a combination of sounds of the single frequency;
A plurality of single frequency sounds constituting the generated control signal are arranged in time series and sequentially superimposed on the sound output from the sound generation means of the toy or immediately before the sound is output. A function to send out from the sound generation means,
A function to output sound according to the user's operation,
When a single frequency sound superimposed on the sound output from the sound generation means of the game device or transmitted immediately before the sound is output and arranged in time series is input to the sound input means of the toy A function of reading out an individual program corresponding to the input combination of sounds of a single frequency from the storage means of the toy and outputting a sound or performing a predetermined operation ;
Realized
Each sound of the single frequency that generates the control signal sent from the toy is selected from a frequency band of 2000 to 3000 Hz, and each sound of the plurality of single frequencies is 0. It is assumed that the length is 05 seconds and the interval is 0.1 seconds.
Each sound of the single frequency that generates the control signal sent from the sound generation means of the game device is selected from a frequency band of 7000 to 9000 Hz, and each of the plurality of single frequencies The sound is 0.05 seconds long and spaced every 0.1 seconds,
The game apparatus and the toy can communicate with each other using the voice input means and the sound generation means provided in the game apparatus without changing the hardware configuration of the game apparatus. to toy set composed by the toy with the storage medium of the character shape.   The outer shape of the toy is configured to resemble a dog, and the first program stores data for generating a voice that is a dog's cry. The described toy set. The said individual program contains the data which controls so that the audio | voice containing the word corresponding to the cry of the dog output from the said toy is output from the pronunciation means of the said game device, The Claim 1 thru | or 3 characterized by the above-mentioned. The toy set according to any one of the above.   In the case where the control signal from the toy is transmitted immediately before the sound generation from the sound generation means, the individual program is adapted to generate a word corresponding to the control signal in accordance with the sound output output immediately after the control signal. The toy set according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the toy set is controlled to be displayed on a display screen of a display means of the game device. The sounds having different single frequencies transmitted from the toy are a first sound selected from 3000 to 2900 Hz, a second sound selected from 2800 to 2700 Hz, and a third sound selected from 2700 to 2600 Hz, It is composed of a fourth sound selected from 2500 to 2400 Hz and a fifth sound selected from 2400 to 2300 Hz, and the control signal is composed of a combination of sounds selected from the first sound to the fifth sound. toy set according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that. A program configured to be executable by the control means of the game device,
The program includes a plurality of individual programs and data for generating images and sounds, and is read into the game device and executed by the control means of the game device.
A sound detection process for detecting each single frequency sound that is sent from a toy that operates in cooperation with the game apparatus and is input in time series to the sound input means of the game apparatus;
An output process for reading out an individual program specified by a combination of sounds of a single frequency arranged in time series detected in the sound detection process and outputting at least one of an image and a sound;
A process of generating a control signal specifying any one of the individual programs by a combination of a plurality of sounds having a single frequency;
A plurality of sounds having a single frequency constituting the generated control signal are arranged in time series and sequentially output to sounds output in association with images displayed on the display screen of the display means of the game device. Sound output processing to be transmitted from the sound generation means of the game device to the toy immediately before being superimposed or output of the sound;
By executing the process including
It said game device to make changes to the hardware configuration by utilizing the said sound generating means the sound input means provided in the game apparatus without the said toy and the game device operating in conjunction with the game apparatus Enabling mutual communication ,
Each sound of the single frequency input in time series to the sound input means of the game device is selected from a frequency band of 2000 to 3000 Hz, and a plurality of the single vibrations A number of sounds shall be entered at intervals,
Each sound of the plurality of single frequencies sent from the sound generation means of the game apparatus that generates a control signal designating any one of the individual programs is selected from a frequency band of 7000 to 9000 Hz. A plurality of said single frequency sounds are sent out sequentially at intervals,
A game control program characterized in that each sound having a single frequency is 0.05 seconds long and spaced by 0.1 second . A program that is stored in a storage medium having a connection part having a connection specification corresponding to an interface of a game device, and that is configured to be executable by control means of the game device,
The program includes a plurality of individual programs and data for generating images and sounds, and when the storage medium is mounted on the interface and read into the game device and executed by the control means of the game device, the game To the device,
A sound detection process for detecting each single frequency sound that is sent from a toy that operates in cooperation with the game apparatus and is input in time series to the sound input means of the game apparatus;
An output process for reading out an individual program specified by a combination of sounds of a single frequency arranged in time series detected in the sound detection process and outputting at least one of an image and a sound;
A process of generating a control signal specifying any one of the individual programs by a combination of a plurality of sounds having a single frequency;
A plurality of sounds having a single frequency constituting the generated control signal are arranged in time series and sequentially output to sounds output in association with images displayed on the display screen of the display means of the game device. Sound output processing to be transmitted from the sound generation means of the game device to the toy immediately before being superimposed or output of the sound;
By executing the process including
It said game device to make changes to the hardware configuration by utilizing the said sound generating means the sound input means provided in the game apparatus without the said toy and the game device operating in conjunction with the game apparatus Enabling mutual communication ,
Each sound of the single frequency input in time series to the sound input means of the game device is selected from a frequency band of 2000 to 3000 Hz, and a plurality of the single vibrations A number of sounds shall be entered at intervals,
Each sound of the plurality of single frequencies sent from the sound generation means of the game apparatus that generates a control signal designating any one of the individual programs is selected from a frequency band of 7000 to 9000 Hz. A plurality of said single frequency sounds are sent out sequentially at intervals,
A game control program characterized in that each sound having a single frequency is 0.05 seconds long and spaced by 0.1 second . The game control program according to claim 7 or 8 , wherein an output process for outputting a sound including a word corresponding to a sound output from the toy from a sound generation unit of the game device is executed. To the sound output immediately after the control signal transmitted from the toy, wherein, characterized in that to execute the output process of displaying the word corresponding to the control signal to the display screen of the display means of the game device game control program according to any one of claims 7 through claim 9.

Images